Point of Use Specialist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Point of Use Specialist for our Detroit OR inventory team. You will support procedural case cart picking, document supplies, assist clinicians, and perform audits to ensure accurate inventory levels and documentation in the Epic system.

Join our Supply Chain group at One Ford Place to optimize inventory, reduce stockouts, and support efficient surgical operations while delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 3 years of work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and execution capabilities.
• Strong workflow and time management skills.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct case cart picking for procedural supplies in the Operating Room inventory locations.
• Support clinicians, including RN Circulators, Scrub Techs, and Physicians, during procedures.
• Perform audits and reconciliation after cases to ensure proper documentation and inventory management.
• Assist with inventory optimization to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the Epic Medical Record during procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure all preference card products are available prior to surgeries.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Workflow optimization

Plan execution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Point of Use Specialist - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Point of Use Specialist

About the Department

Join our dynamic Supply Chain team at One Ford Place, the corporate headquarters of Henry Ford Health in Detroit's New Center. Located steps from Amtrak, the QLINE, and the vibrant Fisher Buildings shops and cafes, this role offers a blend of downtown energy and convenience. Our team is dedicated to optimizing inventory management and supporting clinical operations, ensuring seamless product flow in the Operating Room (OR) and procedural environments. We focus on enhancing efficiency, minimizing stockouts, and controlling supply expenses to support our mission of delivering exceptional patient care.

Role Overview

As a Point of Use Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting procedural case cart picking and inventory management in the OR. You'll ensure accurate documentation of supplies, assist clinicians during procedures, and perform audits to maintain optimal inventory levels. Your work will directly contribute to efficient surgical operations and enhanced patient care by ensuring all necessary supplies are available when needed.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Conduct case cart picking for procedural supplies in the Operating Room inventory locations.
• Support clinicians, including RN Circulators, Scrub Techs, and Physicians, during procedures.
• Perform audits and reconciliation after cases to ensure proper documentation and inventory management.
• Assist with inventory optimization to minimize stockouts and overstock situations.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the Epic Medical Record during procedures.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure all preference card products are available prior to surgeries.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, we foster career growth through collaborative opportunities, mission-driven work, and continuous learning. Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of prior work experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively execute plans, achieve results, and improve overall operations.
• Strong workflow and time management skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including PeopleSoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and web-based software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in an Operating Room or Procedural environment, either clinical or Supply Chain oriented.